We place special emphasis on pool table lighting and elevate it to a science. For any pool enthusiast, whether amateur or professional, the lighting system on your pool table has an immeasurable impact on your game.
　　Not only is it crucial to achieve optimal illumination across all areas of the table, but we also recognize that you must be able to achieve this with light fixtures that you find aesthetically pleasing and complement the atmosphere of your pool room.
　　First, a good pool light is understood as follows:
　　Optimal light output (in lumens and lux)
　　Style and personal preference - do you want modern, Tiffany, etc.? You must decide what suits you best
　　Appropriate length of the fixture to match the pool table length
　　Bulb technology
　　UL and/or cUL listing (not essential, but some prefer it for use in damp or cold environments)
　　Other optional features such as dimming, plug-in, etc.
　　Now, trying to achieve all this and get adequate lux in every corner of the table will be challenging, but not impossible. We just want to list these items to keep them in mind when designing a pool room, or even upgrading it and installing new lighting fixtures on the table.
　　Now let's talk about how one can best set up their optimal pool table lighting...
　　Why is pool table lighting important?
　　How to choose the right light fixture for your pool table?
　　This will be complex but very common. Although snooker tables vary in size, generally 7 to 9 feet long, it is interesting to get longer or shorter lights depending on the size of the table. Because the standard size pool table required by the World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA) is 9 feet by 4.5 feet or 8 feet by 4 feet, these tables require a longer light source (length and number of bulbs).
　　On the other hand, when you have a smaller table (e.g., 7 feet long), you can use around 4 bulbs or less, a fixture of approximately 30 inches or less.
　　In most cases, there is no exact science to choosing the perfect size light for your pool table. However, based on these previous notes, you should be able to quickly determine what type of pool lighting fixture is right for you.
　　Why is this important?
　　The importance of this point lies in you and your (professional or unprofessional) desires for the setup. If you want to strictly adhere to the rules, then you will need to additionally consider the specifications you want. As the WPA often states, every part of the pool table should be lit with 520 lux to meet pool lighting requirements. The only easy way to measure lux is to use a lux meter, costing up to 1000 yuan or more. This is the most important thing that many people we deal with are not so strict about, that is, having 520 lux everywhere on their table. If you are going to go this route, don't waste your time measuring every last square inch of the table. Instead, measure and test at each pocket until each pocket is at 520 lux (give or take 20).
　　However, what happens when you can't get every area of the table around 520 lux? It depends on the situation.
　　When you frequently exceed this number and your fixtures are too high in the air, then you will encounter the problem of being blinded by the light source and unable to hit the ball with full skill. However, if the lighting is insufficient, you may not be able to see everything you need to perform optimally.
　　The biggest concern you need to consider is over-lighting your table, as this is far worse than under-lighting. Although the worst-case scenario is that you just switch to bulbs with less brightness or dimmer bulbs, depending on whether your table is less or too bright. So the worst possible outcome isn't even that bad! The best advice is to never stress your setup. From your pool table to the cue, and even to your lighting.